Tillandsia Bromeliad, Hoary Air Plant, Fuzzy Wuzzy Air Plant

Tillandsiapruinosa

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Species
pruinosa (proo-in-NO-suh)
Synonym
Platystachys pruinosa
Platystachys tortilis
Tillandsia breviscapa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | October 2006 | positive

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